

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Cala Viuda is a marine site located in the Medes Islands, Spain, featuring a combination of wall and cave topography. The site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres and an average depth of 18 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes common wrasses, white seabream, bream, painted comber, sea stars, castagnole, tompot blenny, two-banded seabream, yellow zoanthid, and soft coral. Mediterranean moray, common octopus, and scorpionfish are also present but are considered uncommon sightings.
42.10500, 3.18277
The cove is sheltered from the tramuntana north wind, making it a reliable dive site when other locations are blown out.
Boat access is the only practical way to reach the cave entry points on the outer coast.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-22°C
Current
Mild
Divers and snorkellers regularly encounter wrasses, white seabream, bream, painted comber, sea stars, castagnole, tompot blenny, two-banded seabream, yellow zoanthid, and soft coral. Mediterranean moray, common octopus, and scorpionfish are also recorded but are less frequently seen.
Yes, Cala Viuda is suitable for beginners, offering a manageable depth range and mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Access to Cala Viuda is by boat only.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Cala Viuda in L Escala requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cala Viuda in L Escala. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 22°C.
Cala Viuda in L Escala typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cala Viuda in L Escala typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.